Senior Creative Services Lead — Remote

Mathematica, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mathematica seeks a Creative Services Manager to lead a team of designers and produce accessible, high-impact visuals across reports, presentations, infographics, and data visuals.

The role blends creative direction, people leadership, and operational excellence with the strategic use of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled design tools. Remote-eligible, with onsite collaboration encouraged at our Chicago-area offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in creative services or related disciplines.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex creative projects.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, research, client services, or similarly complex environments preferred.
• Expertise in graphic design, visual storytelling, and information design across print and digital.

Responsibilities

• Creative direction and hands-on design for accessible, high-impact visuals across print and digital.
• Lead and develop a team of creative professionals; manage project intake, resources, budgets, and QA.
• Improve workflows and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-powered tools, to boost quality and productivity.
• Partner with stakeholders across communications, research, technology, and business to design effective solutions.

Skills

Creative direction

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Figma

AI-powered design tools

Job description

Mathematica seeks a Creative Services Manager to lead a team of designers and produce accessible, high-impact visuals across reports, presentations, infographics, and data visuals.

The role blends creative direction, people leadership, and operational excellence with the strategic use of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled design tools. Remote-eligible, with onsite collaboration encouraged at our Chicago-area offices.